Introduction

Kentucky defines DUI to include alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medications, inhalants, and over-the-counter drugs that impair normal driving ability, and the law recognizes six distinct ways a driver can be charged. Stotts Law Group has built a criminal defense practice that takes this complexity seriously, combining DUI defense with a full family law practice across two Central Kentucky offices. The firm operates from 102 East Main St., Suite 101, Georgetown, reachable at 502-383-1550, and from 201 E. Main St., Suite 740, Lexington. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Clients can schedule consultations through an online portal and use a secure client payment portal, eliminating the need to call during business hours or mail payments. The firm’s attorneys, Adam Stotts, Zach Buckler, and Brian Privett, bring decades of combined experience to a practice that covers family law, criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning, civil litigation, and business law.

Practice Areas

Family Law at Stotts Law Group covers the full lifecycle of family legal matters. Contested divorce cases, where the parties cannot agree on property division, debt allocation, or spousal support, require litigation. Uncontested divorces, where the parties have reached agreement, require careful documentation and court approval. Adoption, child custody, child support, grandparents rights, and paternity cases involve children whose wellbeing depends on sound legal work. Domestic violence and dependency neglect and abuse cases address the most urgent family law situations, where safety is the primary concern.

Criminal Defense is led by Zach Buckler and spans the full range of charges a Kentucky resident might face. DUI defense is a core component, addressing the BAC thresholds that apply at 0.08% or higher for adults over 21, 0.02% or higher for those under 21, and 0.04% for commercial drivers. Defense strategies include challenging whether law enforcement had probable cause for the initial traffic stop, whether field sobriety tests were administered correctly, and whether the breathalyzer used was properly maintained and calibrated.

Beyond DUI, the firm handles assault, possession of controlled substances, expungement for clients seeking to clear eligible records, sex crimes defense, juvenile justice matters, weapons offenses, failure to appear warrants, and federal criminal law.

Personal Injury representation pursues compensation for clients injured through another party’s negligence, covering medical costs, lost income, and related damages.

Estate Planning provides the documents Kentucky residents need to govern incapacity and death: wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related instruments.

Civil Litigation addresses commercial and personal disputes that require court resolution.

Business Law assists Kentucky businesses with the legal dimensions of formation, contracts, disputes, and operations.

Attorney Profiles

Adam Stotts founded the firm and leads its overall practice. His experience spans the family law and criminal defense matters that define the firm’s core identity, combined with the broader civil and business law work the firm handles.

Zach Buckler leads the firm’s criminal defense practice. His focus on criminal matters gives the Georgetown and Lexington offices a dedicated criminal defense presence with deep familiarity with Kentucky’s criminal statutes, court procedures, and defense strategies.

Brian Privett contributes to the firm’s practice areas with experience accumulated over a career that, alongside his colleagues, produces decades of combined representation across Central Kentucky.

Location and Service Area

Stotts Law Group maintains two offices in Central Kentucky. The Georgetown office is at 102 East Main St., Suite 101, Georgetown, KY, reachable at 502-383-1550. The Lexington office is at 201 E. Main St., Suite 740, Lexington, KY. Both locations are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The firm serves Georgetown, Lexington, Paris, Versailles, and surrounding Central Kentucky communities. An online consultation scheduling portal and a secure client payment portal are available for client convenience.

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Client Focus

The firm’s dual-office presence in Georgetown and Lexington places it at the center of Scott and Fayette counties, with reach into the surrounding communities of Paris, Versailles, and the broader Central Kentucky region. Flexible consultation scheduling through an online portal removes the barrier of needing to call during business hours to get an appointment, and the secure payment portal allows clients to handle account matters at any time. These are practical accommodations for clients who are managing the stress of a legal matter alongside work, family, and other obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kentucky’s BAC thresholds for a DUI charge?
Adults 21 and over face a 0.08% or higher BAC threshold. Drivers under 21 can be charged at 0.02% or higher. Commercial drivers face a 0.04% threshold. Beyond BAC, Kentucky law recognizes six possible ways to be charged with DUI, including impairment from substances other than alcohol.

What defense strategies does the firm use in DUI cases?
The firm challenges whether the initial traffic stop was based on legitimate probable cause, whether field sobriety tests were properly administered, and whether the breathalyzer device used was correctly maintained and calibrated. Weaknesses in any of these areas can affect the prosecution’s case.

Does the firm handle expungement cases?
Yes. For clients with eligible prior convictions or charges, the firm assists with expungement proceedings to clear the record.

What family law matters does Stotts Law Group handle?
The firm handles contested and uncontested divorce, adoption, child custody, child support, grandparents rights, paternity, domestic violence, and dependency neglect and abuse cases.

How can I schedule a consultation?
Stotts Law Group offers flexible consultation scheduling through an online portal. The Georgetown office can also be reached directly at 502-383-1550 during business hours.

Closing

Central Kentucky families and individuals who need legal help rarely face one issue in isolation. A DUI arrest can complicate a custody dispute. A divorce can intersect with a business. An estate plan that hasn’t been updated becomes a family law problem when circumstances change. Stotts Law Group’s breadth across criminal defense, family law, personal injury, estate planning, civil litigation, and business law means clients in Georgetown, Lexington, and the surrounding communities can bring the full picture of their legal situation to attorneys who have seen how these issues connect. The online scheduling portal is the simplest starting point.